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Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge Snow History

36.67° N 138.53° E

Weather Forecast for Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge at 2205 m altitude

Issued:
8 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge snowsure?

The snowiest week in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge is week 4 of December. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 49 cm of snowfall. Check out the Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December38 cm4.3 days
January43 cm4.9 days
February36 cm4.7 days
March31 cm3.7 days
April13 cm2.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge during October (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge is 0 cm. There are typically 0.1 snowy days during this week. Shiga Kogen Shibutoge prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2205m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (4014m) is far above the middle elevation of Shiga Kogen Shibutoge. Snow falls on just one day every 14 years in Shiga Kogen Shibutoge at the start of October but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Shiga Kogen Shibutoge during week one of October with average maximum temperature 9.3°C and minimum temperature 8.3°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Mainly light winds (average 18km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 30km/h one day.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge

 


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Shiga Kogen-Shibutoge are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.